noun
baccarat
bak-uh-RAH/ˌbækəˈrɑː/
A casino card game in which the hand closest to nine wins.
The casino's baccarat table attracts a small group of experienced players.
Etymology
French baccara already named the card game when English adopted it. Its earlier origin is unknown, so the name supplies no secure explanation of the game’s betting or dealing.
In context
the game of baccarat is very simple to play and that's because the only decision you have to make is what bet you want to make from the three that are available player banker or tie
More examples
- She watched a round of baccarat before placing a bet.
- In baccarat, the hand closest to nine wins.
- The dealer explained how card totals are counted in baccarat.
Similar words
- blackjack
- Uses a different target total and different player decisions.
- poker
- Usually involves comparing ranked hands rather than aiming closest to nine.